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The sun has risen...
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and set on another year at the Deschutes Land Trust.
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Nature Nights was back in 2015 with more exciting opportunities to learn from the experts.
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The Preserves put on their annual color display.
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More wildflowers blooming throughout the summer
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The bees did their part.
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Volunteers and staff helped keep our trails clear.
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For Preserve neighbors, biking to our spring cleaning parties couldn't be passed up.
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Spring quickly turned to summer.
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Colorful wildflowers kept coming.
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The snow on the mountains slowly disappeared.
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Our favorite cougar swung by for another photo.
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And the bobcat made its debut.
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Late spring also brought another round of steelhead releases!
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Bringing steelhead back to Whychus Creek!
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2015 was our best year yet for Walks + Hikes!
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Offerings included star parties at Rimrock Ranch.
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Mountain bike rides through Skyline Forest.
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Bird watching at our Preserves.
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Tree yoga.
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Butterfly walks for kids...
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and their dedicated adults!
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This year also brought the dedication of the new addition to Whychus Canyon Preserve.
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The 480-acre addition to Whychus Canyon Preserve protects more of Whychus Creek for fish and wildlife.
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The creation of a new Preserve: Aspen Hollow Preserve.
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Otters were a familiar sight on the wildlife cam.
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And birds of a feather flocked together.
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This bald eagle made an appearance this fall.
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We were treated to nice rainbows over Indian Ford Meadow Preserve.
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Runners joined us for another successful Dirty Half Trail Run.